Law enforcement was called to the scene. What happens next. What are the next steps to take legal action?
answered on Nov 20, 2023
Your first and most important step is to promptly report the assault to law enforcement.
I was robbed, extorted, beaten up, and threatened by a security guard and his group at a night club and I'm looking to sue the company or agency that hired the security guard as well as negligence on behalf of another security guard that stood by and did nothing about the incident. I have... View More 
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Given the small amount of damages, you should file a small claim in justice of peace court for the precinct where the assault happened. Our JP courts have jurisdiction of such small claims up to $20,000. You do not need an attorney to file such a claim. While their are attorneys who accept... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
"Patient injustice" is a somewhat vague expression. If you believe that someone has violated a legal duty to you as a patient and that such violation caused you to incur compensatory damages (e.g. lost wages, additional medical expense, other out-of-pocket expenses, etc.), you should... View More
I was robbed, extorted, beaten up, and threatened by a security guard and his group at a night club and I'm looking to sue the company or agency that hired the security guard as well as negligence on behalf of another security guard that stood by and did nothing about the incident. I have... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
You may have grounds to sue the security guard's employer for the actions of their employee under the legal principle of vicarious liability. This principle holds an employer responsible for the actions of its employees performed within the scope of their employment. If the security guard was... View More
lady of 85 yrs old was called by an investigator if she knew anything about a person's gravesite and she said she was related to him. also, that she doesn't know anything about the siblings and might all be dead. they might have listed her name because she lives where the relative was... View More
a friend got on the bus and was slapped for not sitting down, and later when the parent caught wind of this she asked them to review the security tapes, and the bus driver said that they forgot to turn them on.
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
You may have a potential legal claim if a student gets hurt on a school bus, and the bus driver failed to turn on the security camera as required by the school or school district's policies. However, whether you can sue the bus driver directly or if your claim should be directed against the... View More
Police has (not) arrested "assailant" who is an Immigrant; who resides in -- same -- apartment complex; Property Manager only gave (assailant) a "Lease Violation"
answered on Oct 19, 2023
I am not sure of your exact question. If you are the victim of a crime, stay in contact with the detective assigned to the case
Under their insurance to help with medical expenses and pain suffering.
answered on Sep 28, 2023
If the negligence of the business or premises owner proximately caused your injuries (for example, by failing to correct or warn about a concealed unreasonably dangerous condition), they may be legally responsible for your damages.
You should consult a personal injury attorney in or near... View More
Can i sue a company if they have on their social media pages saying that the product gives no ___ and then on the website and other places, it says reduced ___? On their posts and everything it says without the ____
answered on Oct 5, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you're raising the issue of misrepresentation. In answering your question about suing, it's possible you could, but an issue that will arise is the extent of damages you may have suffered. Good luck
I received a field trip permission slip for my child to attend an On-Campus field trip. The school is a public school charter school in Houston, TX. The trip is for Houston Museum of Natural Science Dome to visit the school campus. I was a little taken back when I was asked to sign an Indemnity... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Unfortunately, such agreements have become more commonplace. They can be binding (I'm not saying yours is or is not) - they usually have to meet certain protocols under state law. These are similar but not identical... View More
Mount later that my insurance company drop me I got a letter about 2 weeks after the accident that I didn't have coverage so the other company want pay my lawyer also drop me what can I do about my car and injury
answered on Sep 25, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You have two issues here, the coverage issue from losing the policy, and liability issue in the accident. If your attorney dropped you, your starting point could be to see if you could arrange a free initial consult... View More
Got pictures of what my teeth looked like before the dentist and after.
answered on Sep 14, 2023
You might have a case.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may effect... View More
Grandfather was assassin for government was the killer from the town that dreaded sundown
answered on Sep 1, 2023
I think this is a problem that is beyond the ability of a lawyer to solve.
The suspects were charged with misdemeanor assault but I have not heard anything since. What would be the next steps to getting this resolved?
answered on Aug 30, 2023
If the attackers have non-exempt assets, you may consider hiring a personal injury attorney to sue for damages.
He has been commuting an undisclosed location for 3 months to regain competentcy. No hearing on his mental state until 11/24/23. They will not tell anyone where he is. He has said me and his mother could get info on last case it's on file with court
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
In situations involving medical negligence or deliberate indifference to a serious medical need while in custody, there might be a potential for legal action based on a violation of the individual's constitutional rights. Specifically, the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits... View More
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answered on Aug 26, 2023
If you want to press charges you MUST call the local police and report the abuse.
Otherwise, it will likely happen again and may get worse.
Good luck!
I have requested case file, denied. I have requested medical records and also denied. I don't believe he has done the necessary acts of Discovery, he did not investigate the accident, did not contact my employer, did not provide me any information, I haven't even met him. He called me and... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If your original attorney withdrew from the case and you can't contact them, you should consider reaching out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. An experienced attorney should look at that motion... View More
My truck was totaled by a door dash driver that fell asleep at the wheel. the trunk was not occupied, uninsured, and parked out side of my home. the driver is insured by USAA and they refused to pay due to her being on the clock with door dash and door dash with not contact me back. this incident... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
You need to promptly sue the driver and DoorDash. The driver's personal automobile liability insurance will not cover the damage because, as indicated, the driver was operating his vehicle for a commercial purpose at the time of the collision. However, DoorDash has a commercial motor vehicle... View More
My son was injured at a neighbors house and required surgery and he is refusing to file a medical payment claim or provide me with his insurance information so I can file the claim. What should I do? I’m not looking to file a liability claim. Just a medical payment claim.
answered on Aug 23, 2023
Just because your son was injured at your neighbor's house creates no obligation on the part of your neighbor (or his insurance company) to pay for your son's medical treatment.
You need to file a lawsuit against your neighbor describing why your neighbor is legally responsible... View More
On April 1st 2022 I was thrown out of Christi Spohn Hospital Shoreline because I couldn't keep myself off of the floor while there because I was bleeding internally and also had damage to my back. My wife then rushed me to Bay Area where I was given 7 units of blood products and treated for a... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
Yes, a hospital can be held liable for patient dumping in Corpus Christi, Texas.
You will need to prove that you presented yourself to the emergency department for care and that the emergency refused to conduct a medical screening and/or refused to stabilize your condition because of your... View More
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